Support Programs

WBMAF supports visual arts education for Grand Haven Area Public School students. ​
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​Current programs include:

• Westra Bye Memorial and Art Educators' Scholarship

• Senior Art Supply Stipend 
• Art Class Materials Fees Subsidies
• Exhibition and Portfolio Preparation Program

Art Class Materials Fees 

The Art Class Materials Fees Program subsidizes art class materials fees for students in financial need. Applications are available via the Grand Haven High School Art Department.
Eligibility: Grand Haven Area Public School visual art students who fulfill the following requirements:
1) students who are currently taking art courses at GHHS,
2) who are experiencing financial hardship,
3) and who do not qualify for other locally existing programs that assist with class fees.

Exhibition & Portfolio Preparation Program

As GHAPS art students prepare college admission portfolios or prepare works for exhibition, those experiencing financial hardship may seek assistance from the Exhibition & Portfolio Preparation Program. 

Art Scholarship
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The Westra Bye Memorial and Art Educators' Sholarship is awarded annually to a Grand Haven High School graduating senior who is pursuing visual arts education at an accredited college or university. The first annual award took place in June, 2020.
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2021 Scholarship Recipient: Skylar Theile
To view current and past award recipients:  Awardees

Application packets, including eligibility and application requirements, are available at Grand Haven High School Student Service Center or online from ghaps.org. 

Art Supply Stipend

The Art Supply Stipend is awarded
annually to a graduating senior who is pursuing post secondary art education.  WBMAF awards the Art Supply Stipend through the generous support of our sponsors. The awardee is chosen by the Grand Haven High School Art Department. 
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To view current and past award recipients:
Awardees

Awardees:
​2021: Kaylee Weberling
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2020:  Oscar Sipe and Megan Zelenka

2019:  Fisher Mancilla (Award Sponsored by Hofcraft)

Why are there Art Materials Class Fees at the high school level?

​The rising costs of art supplies along with reductions in school funding has impacted the public schools' ability to maintain quality art programs with adequate supplies. In order to do so, many schools require art class fees for their elective art courses.

Our Promise to Donors

100% of proceeds are used to advance visual arts education for Grand Haven Area Public School students.
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WBMAF is governed by a volunteer board that carefully and responsibly manages expeditures.

Please visit our Donors and Sponsors page where WBMAF acknowledges those who have contributed their generous support of our scholarship fundraising efforts!